Rampage 38 Express

David Lockwood took to the water in the Rampage 38 Express to find it a fishing and family friendly vessel that features big-boat engineering

OFFSHORE ENGINEERINGCOMFY BRIDGEDECKAPARTMENT AT SEAFISHING OFF FREMANTLEHIGHS

Plenty of features for fishing
Well finished
Big-boat engineering
Large cockpit
Comfortable bridgedeck
Nice finish below decks
Comfortable double bed in the bow
Great tackle storage
Good solid feeling offshore

LOWS

Gearshifts weren't split
Non-watertight bulkhead to the chain locker
Relatively compact accommodation plan
Some engine noise when underway

Rampage 38 Express

Price as tested: Approx $675,000 w/ Caterpillar C9 electronic diesel motors and options

OPTIONS FITTED

Engine upgrade, 8kW generator, oil-change system, fuel polishing system, air-conditioning on bridgedeck and below decks, freezer cushion lid, hardtop, cockpit icemaker, macerator, teak floor, TV/DVD, windlass and more

PRICED FROM: $620,000 with Caterpillar C9 engines

GENERAL

Material: GRP Fibreglass with cored decks

Type: Deep-vee planing hull

Length overall: 11.2m

Hull length: 11.07m

Beam: 4.3m

Draft: 1.05m

Deadrise: 18 degrees at transom

Weight: Approx 10,500kg

CAPACITIES

Berths: 2+2

Fuel capacity: 1520lt

Water capacity: 335lt

ENGINE

Make/model: Caterpillar C9 500hp

Type: Straight-six cylinder diesel electronic engine w/ twin turbocharging and after-cooling

Rated HP: 500hp at 2500rpm

Displacement: 8.8lt

Weight: Approx 946kg dry

Gearboxes (Make/ratio): ZF 1.75:1

Props: Four-blade

SUPPLIED BY: Endeavour Yacht Sales, Fremantle. Call Brenton Scott, 0411 751 191, bscott@cruisersyachts.com.au, see www.rampageyachts.com

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